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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 18, 2020
Convalescent plasma donations in Lakewood Ranch provide Pennsylvania Christmas miracle

SunCoast Blood Centers in Lakewood Ranch provide convalescent plasma donations to Bethlehem, Pa., for a Christmas miracle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat Key faith communities uphold traditions

The churches and temple on Longboat Key have their own unique traditions to celebrate their holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 11, 2021
Migrating birds start to populate Longboat Key-area beaches

The shorebird nesting season isn't quite here yet, but some birds are seeking mid-migration rest on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2009
Firefighters slide through training scenario

Eight Longboat Key firefighters underwent a training drill Friday, Sept. 11 that allowed them to perform a mock search-and-rescue mission in a smoke-filled condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 13, 2010
Aerobic Grandma: A physician heals himself and others

When Dr. Baxter Bell started to practice yoga he found "it gave me some space to notice the things I liked and wasn't liking about the Western model of health care."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 11, 2009
Creating a Racket

Thirteen-year-old Alexandria Stiteler has had her sights set on Wimbledon since she was 5 years old. Now, the East County resident is the No. 2 girls tennis player in Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Key camp options heat up for summer

School's out for summer, and that means it's time for kids to head to summer camp. Luckily, campers have options on Longboat Key and City Island to stay cool and have fun. Here's a look at local summer-camp options.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 9, 2012
EDIBLES: A pearl of an oyster bar

There's a new kid on the block near the Hollywood 20 movie theater: it's the Half Shell Oyster House, and it has an enticing promotion to get you in to try its wares.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 11, 2012
EDIBLES: Ten berry easy ways to use strawberries

Every visit to the produce department should begin by asking the most senior manager you can find: 'What's good?' Last week, Dale Rodgers, produce manager at the Publix on Longboat Key, answered emphatically: 'Strawberries! They are coming from only 70 miles away. They are tasty, and they are cheap!'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 3, 2011
EDIBLES: Relationships rule at Libby's Cafe

Fran Casciato, the executive chef at Libby's Cafe + Bar in Southside Village, has an unusual world view for a chef. It is a strong focus on relationships - with customers, kitchen staff and owners.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 2, 2010
Crime Cleanup

Sheriff Tom Knight grew tired of watching minor offenders getting sentenced to weekend-only jail terms and sitting around eating on the taxpayer' dime, so he created a program that made the criminals productive citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 12, 2012
Scene & Heard

Artist needs help picking up sticks; A&E votes Yea for '1776'; My flight into Veronese

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder earn tournament berth; Lady Blazers take win during Senior Night; Lady Thunder take the win on Senior Night; ODA rolls past SW Florida Christian; Sarasota Crew 4+ squad wins gold

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 24, 2020
Longboat Key's COVID-19 closures remain

The town plans to re-evaluate after Labor Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 15, 2020
Pros and cons: Comparing the health benefits of tennis and pickleball

Although the two racket sports are related, they give your body a workout in different ways.

  • Health
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Survival in the bag for Lakewood Ranch restaurant

Grove in Lakewood Ranch offers market to support customers, sustain employees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2019
Society has a meltdown in Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Crucible'

Asolo Rep's production stays relevant because the witch hunt of “The Crucible” isn’t a wildfire; it’s the work of human beings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 3, 2019
Sarasota's tourism tax collections slow to recover after red tide outbreak

Red tide has proved a longstanding, all-encompassing problem for Sarasota County. How has it affected one of the county's primary streams of revenue?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
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